Not much to say here. If Addai wasn't in the same conference as LJ and LT, I'd say him. MacFarland hasn't been to a pro bowl, so an outside shot for him. Bethea will be good but he was a low-round pick last year so it will take him a few years to build up the rep.

So my official pick for the most likely Colts first-time Pro Bowler...

Oh and no offense Myinnerself, but Quentin Jammer has no shot at the pro-bowl. He had a lucky year last year, but he is still a bust. Plus your pressure will decline.

I live in San Diego and have season tickets to the Chargers, and I can tell you that Jammer played excellently this year. Keep in mind, too, that I'm not a Charger fan, so I have no reason to be biased in this discussion.

I've heard the Chargers are actually thinking about moving Jammer to SS to take advantage of his run stopping ability and to get Cromartie on the field more. I know, I know, somebody is going to give the "if he's such a good corner, then why are they moving him to safety" argument. To me, the answer is pretty obvious.

1. Terrence Kiel sucks.
. Jammer is the best run stopping defensive back they have.
2. If Cromartie develops as expected, they can plug him in at corner with little-to-no drop off.
3. Drayton Florence isn't physical enough to play safety.

I don't think it's correct to speculate that the Chargers' pressure will suffer because of the loss of Wade Phillips, either. Scheme is overrated and talent is overrated. The Chargers have the talent to get pressure, even without a complex scheme. For all we know (and I haven't heard otherwise) SD is probably keeping the exact same scheme they ran last year.

If you think Wade's defensive coordinating abilities are that magnificent, I beg you to look at the job he did in Atlanta. He didn't have 3-4 talent, so his scheme looked atrocious.

Not much to say here. If Addai wasn't in the same conference as LJ and LT, I'd say him. MacFarland hasn't been to a pro bowl, so an outside shot for him. Bethea will be good but he was a low-round pick last year so it will take him a few years to build up the rep.

So my official pick for the most likely Colts first-time Pro Bowler...

Hunter Smith.

I'm in the exact same boat as you. My heart wants to say that MJD will make the Pro Bowl, but my mind is telling me that it will never happen with LT and LJ being in the same conference. Plus, Fred just signed an extension and Greg Jones is coming back. If anything, I'd say that MJD's rushing and touchdown totals from last year are going to take a hit, but I'm hoping the coaching staff will get him more involved in the passing game.

Khalif Barnes might have a shot, but there are a lot of good, young tackles in the AFC who are starting to get noticed.

alternates:
jerricho cotchery (would need an outstanding season to make it with all the elite recieving talent in the AFC, but i just wanted to give him props)
Chad Pennington
and Vilma (i know it said first timers but i figured he'll get the start instead of having to replace zach thomas again)

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Jerious Norwood? Come on now, stop dreaming. He will n ever make over Gore, Jackson, or Westbrook.

You do know this topic is titled 3 most likely first time probowlers? He's not saying it's going to happen. Who would you suggest instead for Atlanta.

I'd say Leinart, Dansby and Rolle are the most likely, although the chances are very slim.

I say Rolle and Dansby, because if they can put up stats its possible. Unlike with Dockett or Lutui who you can't measure and would rely on repuation.

Either way (baring a breakout season) the only players I can see are Boldin, Fitzgerald, Wilson, James and possibly Leinart.

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#1--Russell I can't be too disappointed in this pick because he is, realistically, a huge upgrade (in the same way that the Great Wall of China would be a huge upgrade over the fence in my backyard) over Andrew Walter.

I as a Bucs fan will be the first to admit, our homerism sometimes is out-of-control!
All Hovan is good for is getting pancaked and using his fat while laying on the ground to clog the line.

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It didn't bug me so much that he thought Hovan was better than Henderson, because every team has a group of fans who think that their team has the very best player at each position. It bugged me more that he basically said Henderson sucked, and didn't do anything but "stand straight up" on every play.

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It didn't bug me so much that he thought Hovan was better than Henderson, because every team has a group of fans who think that their team has the very best player at each position. It bugged me more that he basically said Henderson sucked, and didn't do anything but "stand straight up" on every play.